A man from Barrow has been charged with burglary, fraud and assault offences.

The incidents occurred in the town on (14 April) and yesterday (16 April), said police.

Gerard McBlain, aged 43, of James Street, Barrow, was charged with the following offences:

  • Burglary

  • Fraud

  • Assault of an emergency worker (police)

  • Obstructing/resisting a constable in the course of their duty

He is due to appear before Barrow Magistrates Court today (17 April).